George Brown, drummer and co-founder of Kool & The Gang, dead at 74

NEW YORK – George “Funky” Brown, the co-founder and longtime drummer of Kool & The Gang who helped write such hits as “Too Hot,” “Ladies Night,” “Joanna” and the party favorite “Celebration,” died Thursday in Los Angeles at age 74. Brown died after a battle with cancer, according to a statement released by Universal Music. … Read more

Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program in jeopardy after distribution center falls through

SAN ANTONIO – The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program is in jeopardy after the distribution center the organization was relying on to store toys and clothing fell through on “move-in day” Friday morning, a news release said. The organization is now scrambling to find a new home for the program, which makes Christmas possible for … Read more